• Added: 14th of September 2008
• Area: Hackney Wick
• Category: Bars and Pubs

London E3 5SN

fairy600 said
What a great night out!
Jongleurs- with a few good acts, this venue is fantastic! The stage is in a very good position with great views from all tables/bar stools etc. The food is standard - pub/bar type food. But it is just what we were after on a night like this. The atmosphere is always very buzzy and lively with several hen/stag/birthdays that go here. If you go too near the front you are bound to be heckled from the comedians so beware! Once the comedy has finished, the tables/chairs are moved out the way and the dance floor appears! Cheesy music, but all in all good fun. The place is quite dark, but that's not really a massive issue once the acts are underway. Plus if you type in Jongleurs discount voucher codes into google, a few great deals will come up,- including one giving you 70% off tickets. Just go through each of the results to find it- was on the first results page when I looked. I've just booked for next month and had our tickets reduced from £16 to £6 each! good luck!

• Added: 14th of September 2008
• Area: Hackney Wick
• Category: Restaurants

London E3 5SN

fairy600 said
Good- slightly quiet
The Thai room is located in Bow Wharf close to Jongleurs/ Bar Risa and Fat Cats. The place is very cosy inside but it always seems to be slightly too quiet. It is such a shame as the food is very good. We have been on a weekend and it was still not that busy. Maybe we have just picked the wrong days/times etc. The food is very reasonable priced and the quality is excellent. The green thai curry is highly recommended. The service was very fast and the staff extremely attentive- however, that may be because the place was so quiet. But as I haven't been when it is busy, I'm not sure what the service would be like.
It is in an excellent location and once eaten a trip to Jongleurs is a must as well as a quick trip to Fat Cats too!

• Added: 14th of September 2008
• Area: Covent Garden
• Category: Restaurants

London WC2E 8JD
020 7240 4008

fairy600 said
Great- perfect pre theatre place
A very lively fab place. Been here on several occasions prior to going to the theatre in the west end. On each occasion we have booked in advance for their set menus about £10-£15 a head. Extremely reasonable pricing for what you get. The fajitas are fab- I was surprised by the portion sizes as they were quite large for the price we paid. That's probably why we keep going back. The service is very good and the staff very welcoming and with a good sense of humour. The place can be very lively and sometimes slightly too crowded. But this gives the place a real buzz - fabulous atmosphere. The food came out very quickly and we have never had a problem with getting to the theatre on time, which we have experienced with other pre theatre dining venues in the west end

• Added: 14th of September 2008
• Area: Leicester
• Category: Bars and Pubs

Leicester LE8 9FL

fairy600 said
Cosy fabulous pub
If you make a trip to any pub for a Sunday lunch go here! This pub is so so cosy you'll find it very hard to leave. There are many different alcoves/rooms in this pub, so they'll be lots of choice of which is your favourite area. However, saying that you'll probably have limited choice at the weekend as it does get very busy and you may even have a short wait to be seated. The food is all out up on large blackboards around the pub and the quality and range is fantastic. The fish is highly recommended. Service can be slow at times especially when very busy, but I wouldn't let this put you off as the food is well worth the wait.

• Added: 14th of September 2008
• Area: Westminster
• Category: Restaurants

London W1S 1EY
020 7629 2889

fairy600 said
Recommend
I would highly recommend Rocket for eating in the restaurant rather than a place to go for drinks as it gets very crowded. However, I have only been on a weekend so it will no doubt be quieter in the week. It has a very cosy feel in the restaurant and the food is fantastic. Try the tuna steaks- absolutely fabulous. The prices aren't too bad either. The restaurant is upstairs so you're not distracted/interrupted by the busy/noisy crowds at the bar. The bar becomes very very busy with extremely limited seating. The staff service is very good- extremely polite and very quick service. I will definitely be returning to this fab place in the centre of London.

• Added: 14th of September 2008
• Area: Leicester Square
• Category: Restaurants

London WC2H 7LE
020 7321 0016

fairy600 said
Good chain restaurant
I have been to quite a few Bella Italia restaurants in London and to be honest I can't fault them. Yes, they are a chain and you aren't going to find anything unique from one Bella Italia to another. However, the food is great and the service is very good. We went to the Bella Italia in Leic Square last night. We mentioned that we needed to leave within 45 mins to see a show and asked if they could accomodate that- they certainly did! Food was served very quickly and was great. Lasagne - highly recommended. The service is very good, slightly slower when busy ( as you can imagine) but staff are very attentive and we will definitely be returning. The place is Leics Square is probably best on the warmer nights as you can sit outside and watch the world go by. A definite place to recommend for all types of groups/ages etc. Prices- I'm afraid I have to disagree with those who may think this place is expensive -£8 for a lasagne and this being an average price, I think is very good for great food in the heart of london!

• Added: 10th of September 2008
• Area: Soho
• Category: Restaurants

London W1D 3LL
020 7437 9585

fairy600 said
Okay
Quo Vadis is situated in the heart of the west end. The service is incredible, second to none. The prices were phenonemal and unfortunately, we will not be going back. It was extremely pretentious and there was certainly a type of clientele that dined there and we did not fit into that. I found it very hard to relax and enjoy my meal. The food, although good, could be matched somehwere else at less than half the price that we paid. We loved the paintings that were on display, but there wasn't really any atmosphere. Very quiet and lots of business men enjoying the bottles of champers or very quiet couples whispering over their meal. It just wasn't what we were after. Perhaps, if this is the thing that your after then maybe you would enjoy it- I'll let you try!

• Added: 10th of September 2008
• Area: Covent Garden
• Category: Restaurants

London WC2H 9LJ
020 7813 2233

fairy600 said
Fab
If you like mussels, you have to come here. I have only been to the one in covent garden and not visited to the other belgos restaurant, but i've heard they are equally as good. The restaurant has an open kitchen, watching the chefs cook is half the fun of coming here. It can get extremely busy and sometimes there is a wait for the food. The mussels come in massive bowls- the green thai mussels are lovely. They come with chips, but we've struggled every time to finish our plates. There is an extensive beer menu with beers up to 8% in alcohol! But luckily these come in wine glasses instead of the pint sizes.
The place is always buzzing and staff are friendly. There are some good deals on if you get there early where you can get the meal for the price of the time you order. E.G. At 5.30pm you'll get your food for £5.30.

• Added: 10th of September 2008
• Area: Soho
• Category: Restaurants

London W1F 0TN
020 7314 4000

fairy600 said
Cuban fabulous!
Highly highly recommended! What a fab place- nothing lets you down. I've been here a few times, some with partner and some with groups of mates, both were great nights. The food is superb. We had an octopus starter which we've never tried before and were very dubious, however, it was absolutely fantastic. One word of warning though, the food is not cheap- with a bottle of wine, we were looking at about £50 a head. But it was worth every penny.

The cocktails are great- especially the mojitos! With a few of these down you there is not excuse for not getting up on the dancefloor. The live music is great. Slightly pretentious but all staff are extremely friendly. For a fab night out- this place is highly recommended and you'll be raving about it for ages!

• Added: 10th of September 2008
• Area: Soho
• Category: Restaurants

London W1D 3DY
020 7851 1585

fairy600 said
Recommended
Booked here for a friend birthday. There were about 20 of us that went and took over most of the basement! The seats were low to the floor and it was extremely cosy. The music was great and the atmosphere fantastic. It makes such a different from the typical restaurant. We ordered the meze menu per person and we thought the starters were the main course! Lots of food- all extremely good. When the mains turned, we weren't sure where to start. The food was brilliant. We then ordered their lebanese shots- not recommended for the light hearted! At the end of the meal we had a belly dancer performing for the group. It was a fantastic evening and I would recommend booking the basement in large groups!